The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan, Jan Baptist Weenix, 1653 - 1659
1659
101.0 x 179.0 cm
In 1651, 1652 Ambassador Joan Cunaeus and his secretary Cornelis Speelman travelled to Isfahan in Persia to stimulate trade in horses and silk. Speelman described the tour, the luxurious receptions and visits to ancient locations. Both gentlemen are probably accompanied by the sultan of Bandar Abbas. Cunaeus wears a silk robe, a gift from the shah.
Jan Baptist Weenix (1621 – 1661)
Jan Baptist Weenix (1621-1659) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for Italian landscapes, harbor scenes & still lifes of game/dogs. Pioneer of Italianate settings in Dutch art. Explore his versatile works!
About this artwork
- Title: The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan, Jan Baptist Weenix, 1653 - 1659
- Artist: Jan Baptist Weenix
- Year: 1659
- Original dimensions: 101.0 x 179.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Green Spectrum